Residency in Comparative Ophthalmology Colorado State University, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Residency in Comparative Ophthalmology Colorado State University, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Residency in Comparative Ophthalmology---Colorado State University
The College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Colorado State University, Fort Collins, announces a 3-year residency in Comparative Ophthalmology to begin July 14, 2025. The residency is a three-year program and is combined with a concurrent graduate program (Masters). Pay starts at $54,000 with incremental increases.
The program is designed to prepare residents for successful completion of the ABVO credentialing and board certification process leading to Diplomate status in the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists. Residents are trained in the surgical and medical management of ophthalmic diseases in small and large domestic animals as well as exotics, avian, and zoo animals throughout the course of the residency. The resident will be responsible for outstanding patient care, and will assist in instruction of veterinary medical students, interns, and other residents.
Residents will also be trained in ophthalmic research and manuscript preparation. Secondary goals of the combined master’s program include introduction to ophthalmic research and development of effective clinical and didactic teaching skills. Residents will be expected to present results of a research project at the annual ACVO Conference or IEOC and have 2 manuscripts submitted/accepted to a refereed journal by the completion of the residency program.
The deadline for application materials is noon EST, Monday, Nov 11, 2024. Following review of all applications, a select number of applicants will be invited by December 6th for interviews (in person or via video conferencing). An offer will be extended by 12 noon EST, Monday January 27, 2025 per the ORCA dates.
Interested individuals need to submit:
1. Curriculum vitae
2. A personal statement describing background, qualifications, reasons for applying for the residency, and career goals.
3. Three to five letters of recommendation. These letters should be e-mailed directly to CSU (Kathryn.wotman@colostate.edu) by the letter writer or administrative assistant. Letters should address knowledge of veterinary medicine, general clinical skills, ability to apply knowledge in a clinical situation, communication skills, and ability to work with others.
4. Class rank and GPA from veterinary school which can be included on the CV
Applicants should have minimally completed a one-year rotating internship or two-three years in general veterinary practice.
Applications and letters of reference must be sent electronically to: Dr. Kathryn Wotman at Kathryn.wotman@colostate.edu.
The following is additional information regarding salary, benefits, licensure, and eligibility for employment with the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Science at CSU.
To be eligible for consideration, applicants must provide proof of identity and right to work in the United States at the point of hire (July 15, 2024) and throughout the residency/internship. Proof is established through the provision of applicable, original, and unexpired documents (Permanent Resident Status). The Department of Clinical Sciences will not provide financial support for acquisition of appropriate documentation of proof to work in the United States, and this documentation must be in place at the time of the residency/internship start date. CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer and conducts background checks on all final candidates. The department does not sponsor H1-B or E-3 visas currently.
Postdoctoral Fellows (Veterinary Residents) with appointments of half-time or greater are eligible for a suite of benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, Life and Voluntary Accidental Death Insurance, participation in Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts, Sick Leave accrual and Employee Study Privilege. Enrollment in a retirement plan is required and is effective upon the date of employment and includes an employer match starting in year 2 of at least half-time employment.
In accordance with College policy, residents are not permitted to practice veterinary medicine in private/specialty veterinary practices in Colorado during their program.
An assignment as a veterinary resident with the Department of Clinical Sciences will require you to serve in the capacity of a veterinarian. The State of Colorado amended the “Colorado Veterinary Practice Act” (12-64-103(9)) in 2007 to require: “A veterinarian who is employed at a school of Veterinary Medicine in Colorado and who practices veterinary medicine in the course of his or her employment responsibilities shall either make written application to the board for an academic license in accordance with this section or shall otherwise become licensed pursuant to Sections 12-64-107 and 12-64-108.” The department will reimburse applicants for the initial application, and for renewals of academic licenses every two (even) years. You must obtain this academic license before you start your residency training, you cannot practice veterinary medicine at the CSU VTH without this license (or a CO Veterinary License). More information on this process can be found at the following link: http://www.dora.state.co.us/veterinarians/academic.html
All other questions can be sent to Dr. Kathryn Wotman at Kathryn.wotman@colostate.edu